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Humacyte ATEV beats AV fistula on catheter-free days in Phase 3

Humacyte's bioengineered vessel delivered 91 more catheter-free days than standard-of-care AV fistula in female dialysis patients, triggering a supplemental BLA filing.
Humacyte's bioengineered vessel delivered 91 more catheter-free days than standard-of-care AV fistula in female dialysis patients, triggering a supplemental BLA filing.
Biotech

Linnaeus Therapeutics' LNS8801 selected for NIA lifespan testing

The GPER agonist joins the NIA's Interventions Testing Programme, complementing a separate $22m ARPA-H contract to evaluate healthspan preservation.
The GPER agonist joins the NIA's Interventions Testing Programme, complementing a separate $22m ARPA-H contract to evaluate healthspan preservation.
Bioprocessing
Diagnostics

RadioMedix wins FDA approval for generic Ga-68 PSMA-11 PET agent

RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
RadioMedix's generic gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET diagnostic for prostate cancer has received FDA approval, with the Houston facility clearing inspection with no observations.
Regulatory Science

Rafael Holdings completes Phase 3 enrolment for NPC drug Trappsol Cyclo

Rafael Holdings has reached last-patient-last-visit in its 94-patient TransportNPC trial, with topline data and an NDA submission both expected in H2
Rafael Holdings has reached last-patient-last-visit in its 94-patient TransportNPC trial, with topline data and an NDA submission both expected in H2
Regulatory Science

Teva closes $700m Emalex buy to add ecopipam for Tourette syndrome

Teva paid $700 million upfront for Emalex Biosciences, acquiring a Phase 3-complete D1 antagonist with an NDA filing expected in the second half of
Teva paid $700 million upfront for Emalex Biosciences, acquiring a Phase 3-complete D1 antagonist with an NDA filing expected in the second half of
Regulatory Science

Tris Pharma wins FDA Orphan Drug Designation for TRN-257 in IH

The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
The New Jersey biotech's once-nightly, low-sodium oxybate candidate secured ODD based on its potential to eliminate the disruptive mid-night second dose.
Regulatory Science

Alterity Therapeutics wins FDA alignment on ATH434 Phase 3 MSA trial

Alterity's End-of-Phase 2 meeting secured FDA agreement on trial design, dosing, and endpoints for its pivotal ATH434 programme in multiple system atrophy.
Alterity's End-of-Phase 2 meeting secured FDA agreement on trial design, dosing, and endpoints for its pivotal ATH434 programme in multiple system atrophy.
Biotech

Atavistik Bio wins FDA IND clearance and Fast Track tag for ATV-1601

The Cambridge biotech can now advance directly into a randomised Phase 1/2 study of its oral AKT1 inhibitor in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.
The Cambridge biotech can now advance directly into a randomised Phase 1/2 study of its oral AKT1 inhibitor in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Regulatory Science

Cellectis wins FDA RMAT designation for allogeneic CAR-T lasme-cel

The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
The Paris-based biotech secured RMAT status for its CD22-targeting off-the-shelf CAR-T candidate in relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Ceribell Clarity AI links seizure burden to neurological outcomes

A peer-reviewed study in Critical Care Medicine found Ceribell's AI algorithm associates high seizure burden with a 3.4-fold rise in death
A peer-reviewed study in Critical Care Medicine found Ceribell's AI algorithm associates high seizure burden with a 3.4-fold rise in death
Pharmaceuticals

Chiesi wins Health Canada priority review for FILSUVEZ in EB

Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
Health Canada has accepted Chiesi's birch triterpenes gel for priority review, potentially making it the first therapy approved for EB wounds in Canada.
Regulatory Science

Disc Medicine aligns with FDA on bitopertin CRL response path

Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Disc Medicine said a Type A FDA meeting confirmed the Phase 3 APOLLO study could support a traditional approval for bitopertin in EPP, with data
Pharmaceuticals

Imviva Biotech wins FDA IND clearance for dual-target allogeneic CAR-T

CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
CTA313 targets CD19 and BCMA in a Phase 1b basket trial spanning lupus, progressive MS, and autoimmune encephalitis.
Pharmaceuticals

Kymera Therapeutics doses first participant in IRAK4 degrader trial

KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.
KT-485's Phase 1 first-in-human start triggers a $20m milestone payment from Sanofi under their IRAK4 degrader collaboration.
Cell & Gene Therapy

TG Therapeutics launches Phase 2 MG trial after positive BRIUMVI data

Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Subcutaneous BRIUMVI hit MCID in 82% of myasthenia gravis patients at Week 24, prompting a potentially registration-directed Phase 2 sequential-therapy trial.
Cell & Gene Therapy

Windward Bio doses first patients in Phase 2 COPD study of WIN378

The Basel biotech has initiated SIRIUS, a Phase 2 COPD trial of its twice-yearly anti-TSLP antibody WIN378, alongside an ongoing asthma programme.
The Basel biotech has initiated SIRIUS, a Phase 2 COPD trial of its twice-yearly anti-TSLP antibody WIN378, alongside an ongoing asthma programme.
Bioprocessing
Regulatory Science

Alvotech wins FDA review acceptance for AVT16 vedolizumab biosimilar

The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis
The Iceland-based biosimilar specialist said the FDA has accepted its BLA for AVT16, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Takeda's Entyvio, for ulcerative colitis

Artiva's AlloNK wins FDA RMAT tag as EULAR data show 71% ACR50 in RA

Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
Artiva Biotherapeutics secured RMAT designation for its allogeneic NK cell therapy after Phase 2a data showed durable responses in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.

Eledon's tegoprubart hits 100% insulin independence in T1D islet trial

All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.
All 12 patients in a UChicago Medicine pilot achieved insulin independence, with mean HbA1c of 5.4% and no severe hypoglycaemic episodes post-transplant.

Lyell Immunopharma upgrades LYL273 to Phase 1/2 design

GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
GI prophylaxis cut Grade 2+ diarrhoea and colitis from 55% to 10% in the GCC-targeted CAR T-cell trial for metastatic colorectal cancer.
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